WHAT WE DO
WE ENVISION A WORLD SET FREE FROM ALL GENERATIONAL SIN
THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE HEALING POWER OF JESUS CHRIST.
what we do
At NorthEast of the Well, we meet people in their “before;” before they are sober, before they are healed, and before they know Christ. When the lost and hurting experience Jesus’ love for the first time, their hearts are transformed. However, transformation takes time. That’s why we also stay with people in their “after.” Recovery is a process that can only happen in a community. As people leave the treatment programs and residential centers where we host Bible studies, they stay connected to our ministry through weekly gatherings and discipleship. We understand the need to be available to walk hand in hand with our community.
NorthEast of the Well sets people on a path to discover God’s love and experience the freedom that comes from knowing Him. Those who receive Jesus will discover their true identity and step into the purpose God created them for. “We do discipleship,” explains Executive Director and Founder Laura Suk. “We don’t just meet people where they are, we form a community.” NorthEast of the Well makes disciples of men and women who then become disciple-makers themselves. This is a key element of NorthEast of the Well’s ministry, as those who once were “takers” become “givers.” The outcast becomes the witness.
we are the church on the go
GO
Jesus met people right where they were. He did not wait for the needs of the people to come to him. Just like Jesus, we are compelled to GO. We GO to where the needs are the greatest. We GO to more than 22 transitional programs, shelters, safe houses, jails and drug treatment programs weekly bringing God’s Word, worship, and testimony in a way that leads to deeper connection with Him. We GO to the streets of Orange and Los Angeles counties reaching women caught in sexual exploitation. We offer the hope of the gospel to the most desperate and marginalized in our communities.
Programs / Street Outreach
GATHER
We GATHER in order to form healthy communities. We host weekly gatherings in Anaheim, Newport Beach, and Long Beach with the surrounding programs and communities. We preach to reach our communities in ways that resonate and foster spiritual growth and development.
Our gatherings are essential for providing safe spaces for authentic testimonies and intentional time for prayer and worship.
Gatherings / Baptisms / Prayer
GIVE
We GIVE back though equipping and training. We offer trauma training (Treasures) to survivors of human trafficking as well as our partners who are seeking to be further equipped to eradicate modern day slavery by giving a voice to the voiceless. Our Steps to Success program offers an opportunity for those who desire to go deeper in their relationship with God and grow as leaders through serving and/or an internship at NorthEast of the Well. Steps to Success empowers those who were once considered outcasts to be witnesses.
Trainings / Discipleship
gatherings
& bible studies
We provide weekly small group Bible studies, one-on-one discipleship, and large group gatherings for over 400 individuals who are in detox programs, sober living homes, reentry/transitional living, human trafficking safe houses, jails, and juvenile detention centers. We use restorative justice approaches along with biblical teaching to address isolation and the root causes of addiction, crime, and trauma.
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MONDAYS
NEWPORT | Every Monday @ 6–8pm, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 600 St. Andrews Rd, Newport BeachANAHEIM | Every Monday @ 6–8pm, First Congregational Church of Anaheim: 515 N. State College Blvd, Anaheim
WEDNESDAYS
LONG BEACH | Every Wednesday @ 5–7pm, Crossroads Church 1900 E South St. Long Beach -
MONDAYS
IN-PERSON GATHERING | every Monday @ 6–8pm, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 600 St. Andrews Rd, Newport BeachIN-PERSON GATHERING | every Monday @ 6–8pm, First Congregational Church of Anaheim: 515 N. State College Blvd, Anaheim
TUESDAYS
LITTLE HOUSE | every other Tuesday @ 10am, BellflowerLIGHTHOUSE TREATMENT CENTER | every Tuesday @ 1pm, Anaheim
PACIFIC SHORES | every Tuesday @ 5pm, Newport Beach
LYDIA’S HOUSE | every 2nd and 4th Tuesday @ 5pm, Long Beach
TOM REDGATE MEMORIAL RECOVERY CENTER | every 2nd and 4th Tuesday @ 6:15pm, Long Beach
WEDNESDAYS
HOPE HARBOR | every 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 10am, AnaheimCLARA’S RETREAT | every 2nd & 4th Wednesday @ 11am, Anaheim
NEW DIRECTIONS | every Wednesday @ 2:00pm, Costa Mesa
IN-PERSON GATHERING | every Wednesday @ 5–7pm, Crossroads Church 1900 E South St. Long Beach
LYN HOUSE | every Wednesday @ 7:00pm, Costa Mesa
NEWPORT MEN’S DISCIPLESHIP | every 2nd and 4th Wednesday @5:00pm, Costa Mesa (at the office)THURSDAYS
HOMELESS RESOURCE CENTER | 2nd and 4th Thurs. of the month @ 12:00pm, OrangeACTION ALLIANCE | 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month @ 5:30pm, Santa Ana
TARZANA TREATMENT CENTER | 1st & 3rd Thurs. of the month @ 7pm, Long Beach
CRITTENTON | every 2nd and 4th Thursday @ 6:30pm, Fullerton
VERA’S SANCTUARY | 2nd & 4th Thurs. of the month @ 7pm, Trabuco Canyon
CAMPUS TRANSITIONAL | 2nd & 4th Thurs. of the month @ 6pm, Anaheim
ANGEL STEPS | 1st and 3rd Thur
day of the month @ 5:00pm
FRIDAYS
PRAYER AND WORSHIP MEETING | 1st Friday of the month @ 7amPROTOTYPES | every Friday @ 9am, Tustin
MEN’S SAFE HOME | 1st & 3rd Friday of the month @ 10:30am, Stanton
LONG BEACH WOMEN’S DISCIPLESHIP | 2nd & 4th Friday of the month @ 11am, Long Beach (at the LB office)
FLOSSIE LEWIS | every Friday @ 12pm, Long Beach
STREET OUTREACH | every Friday @ 9pm, Long Beach/Los Angeles
SATURDAYS
NEWPORT WOMEN’S DISCIPLESHIP | 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month @ 8:30am, Costa Mesa (at the office)
Anti Human Trafficking
“VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS”
Voice for the Voiceless is our anti-human trafficking program and a vital part of NorthEast of the Well. Currently, we partner with cornerstone organizations in the community such as Finding Freedom, Gems Uncovered, Forgotten Children, and Treasures to conduct and lead outreaches throughout Orange County and the redlight districts in Los Angeles. We also offer training to local churches, volunteers, and community/social services leaders to equip them with trauma knowledge and practical tools for engaging with victims in their own communities. In early 2022, we were invited to join the South Los Angeles Anti-Trafficking Committee (SLAATC) and take part in anti-human trafficking efforts for the Los Angeles Super Bowl.
STEPS TO SUCCESS
JOB READINESS
- Helping people criminal backgrounds who have been in cycles of addiction, sexual exploitation, trauma prepare for and secure employment.
- Steps to Success is a 10-week job readiness/life skills course that teaches and equips individuals with basic life skills, responsibility, commitment, professional interpersonal skills, financial literacy, interview training, and resume building. Additionally, Steps to Success also provides employment opportunities through our robust community network.
- Why Life Skills? Life skills are job skills. When asked which skills they consider most important for their employees to bring to the job, hundreds of employers across major industry sectors responded that “soft skills” such as teamwork, good communication, adaptability, and problem solving are more important than specific technical skills, which are more easily learned.
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- “Unwritten rules” in the workplace
- The importance of good communication, teamwork, and problem-solving
- Resources available to job seekers and workers
- Interviewing skillsets and practices
- Continuous support through the process and first phase of work
- A certificate of completion and a letter of reference for employers
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- Help clients learn valuable "people skills” applicable not only at work, but in their day-to-day lives
- Give them a way to prepare for "what comes next"
- Provide hope and a vision for a productive, independent future
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- Gain access to a pool of employees who are ready and eager to work
- Find workers who understand that their success depends on your success
- Partner with an organization that has your satisfaction as a top priority
TRAININGS
TREASURES TRAINING
This is a prerequisite course to participate in anti-human trafficking outreach. Participants will be equipped to minister to those suffering from trauma. The goal of this training is to educate people on how to effectively support women in the sex industry and survivors of trafficking, and better understand trauma and exploitation. The training meets once per week for five weeks. (Material fees $40)
FINDING FREEDOM TRAINING
This training covers a variety of topics dealing with healing and restoration. It has helped our volunteers to be more equipped in the area of anti-trafficking and explores how to help survivors in the healing process. This training has also helped our staff identify areas in their own lives that need healing and restoration, allowing us to become stronger vessels in our community as wounded healers. This training is open to volunteers and ministry partners.
TREASURES TRAINING dates 2024
JANUARY
23rd // 5pm - 7pm
26th // 10am - 12pm
MARCH
12th // 5pm - 7pm
15th // 10am - 12pm
MAY
14th // 5pm - 7pm
17th // 10am - 12pm
SEPTEMBER
24th // 5pm - 7pm
27th // 10am - 12pm
NOVEMBER
5th // 5pm - 7pm
8th // 10am - 12pm